VLOGS

Big Tree, Small Wall, Mixed Signals — A Real Plumbing Mystery Solved the Right Way

This one’s a team effort — and a great example of what happens when a drain blockage just doesn’t want to play fair.

Darius and Plumbpup Chris had both been out to the property already, and while they managed to get some temporary flow going, something wasn’t sitting right.
The drain wasn’t behaving normally — and that’s when Rich stepped in with all the gear and every idea.

🧰 Step 1: Set Up the Full Arsenal

Rich got to work with:

• The water jetter for blasting
• The CCTV camera for visuals
• The locator to pinpoint where the trouble really started

Right from the get-go, the locator was acting strange — giving mixed depth and distance readings, likely due to:

• A small retaining wall
• A very large tree in the area
• And possible interference from old or poorly installed pipework

💬 “It’s one of those jobs where the drain’s telling you it’s fine… but your gut says otherwise.”

🪓 Step 2: Dig Deeper (Literally)

After narrowing it down, the customer agreed with our recommendation:
✅ Let’s not waste more time band-aiding this
✅ Dig it up, replace the dodgy section, and sort it for good

The team came back and completed a minor drain replacement, removing the affected section and reconnecting properly — no more surprises hiding under trees or walls.

✅ Result: Job Done, Long-Term Fix in Place

Since the repair, the customer’s had zero further issues.
A bit of upfront investigation, a bit of digging, and the right long-term fix made all the difference.

💬 “Some drains just can’t be tickled — they’ve got to be poked.”

🐾 Plumbdog — Perth’s real plumbers, ready for the drain blockages that don’t play fair. 
📞 No callout fee | ✅ Drain locator & CCTV specialists | 🛠️ Long-term drainage solutions 

Keeping Equipment in Top Shape for Blocked Drain Jobs Across Perth

At Plumbdog, we don’t just show up — we stay ready. And part of that is making sure our vans and gear are in top working order.

In this short vlog, Darius walks us through a simple but important bit of upkeep: replacing the water supply hose to his high-pressure water jetter. After countless blocked drain callouts, the original hose was ready for retirement.

🔧 What We Cover in the Video:

• Removal of the old, worn water supply hose
• Fitting a new, more durable hose with a larger internal diameter
• Discovering a connector sizing issue (yep, the new hose needed a bigger tap fitting)
• A quick trip for parts and a clean install with the correct hose connector
• A successful jetter startup test to ensure everything’s working smoothly

💬 “It’s always the little things like connector sizing that catch you out — but that’s part of good prep.”

💡 Why Regular Maintenance Matters

When you’re using jetters daily on blocked drains across Perth, gear failure mid-job just isn’t an option. Proactive maintenance means:

• Less downtime on site
• Safer operation under high pressure
• Equipment lasts longer and performs better

Whether it’s hose wear, tap connectors, or a simple van check — staying on top of it keeps our team efficient and reliable.

🐾 Real plumbers. Real vans. Real plumbing maintenance that keeps Perth flowing. 
📞 Book Plumbdog for blocked drains done right — with all the gear and every idea. 

When Other Plumbers Miss the Problem, We Sniff It Out… (best Perth leak detection)

In his very first on-camera job, new Plumbdog Evan is out in Canning Vale tackling a frustrating roof leak situation that had left the homeowners soaked (and over it).

Several plumbers had come out before — and none of them figured out what was actually causing the issue. Enter Evan. Calm. Clear. Confident. And bang on the money.

🔍 What Evan Found:
1️⃣ Leaking Internal Corner:
Previous plumbers slapped silicone over the old stuff, which never works. Why? Moisture was still present underneath, so the seal never took.

2️⃣ Downpipe Pot Installed Poorly:
It sat too far into the gutter, creating a blockage that guaranteed pooling water — which always means future leaks.

💬 “If you don’t strip it back and dry it out properly, it’ll just keep leaking. Half a job doesn’t cut it — that’s not how we do things at Plumbdog.” – Evan

🛠️ Here’s What Evan Did Right:
• Stripped out the dodgy, old silicone
• Fully dried the internal corner and resealed it properly
• Adjusted the downpipe pot so it sits correctly
• Reassembled the lot with extra fall for better flow
✅ Fixed properly. No bandaids. Just good plumbing.

Rich Gets His Hands Dirty (Literally) to Clear a Seriously Clogged Line

It’s another classic Plumbdog moment — Rich on site in Waikiki, drain jetter roaring in the background, face covered in drain gunk, and the WA sun doing its best to make things harder.

This job was a prime example of what we deal with when someone says,

“The drain’s a bit blocked — probably just hair or something.”

Spoiler alert: it was not just hair.

🔍 What We Found in the Drain

After setting up the CCTV camera and water jetter, Rich gets stuck in and starts pulling out all sorts of nonsense:

• 🪵 Timber
• 🪨 Stones, rocks, and rubble
• 🧱 A mystery material list worthy of a backyard construction site

💬 “Some days, it’s like the drain’s been used as a skip bin. Welcome to plumbing, folks.”

💦 What We Did Next

Once the blockage was cleared and the drain was flushed:

• Rich ran the basin, bath, and shower inside the house
• Checked the inspection shaft to ensure full, smooth flow
• Confirmed the system was draining exactly as it should

✅ No backups
✅ No gurgling
✅ No drama (well… except the mess)

🐾 Real plumbers. Real blockages. Real face full of drain gunk. 
📞 Call Plumbdog if your drain’s not flowing — we’ll clear it, clean it, and cop the mess so you don’t have to.